NIYAZ

Nine Heavens

2008-08-18

Niyaz has come very far, very fast. The trio’s 2005 debut made them standout amongst an over-crowded world music field. On Nine Heavens, Niyaz sets out to prove that producing well-arranged songs is the key to a solid album. This record is split into two, one being called “acoustic” although its hardly the simple voice and guitar approach. Its as sonically rich as the first disc. Drawing on some 300-year old Persian folk songs, this album not only transcends cultural and stylistic boundaries, but centuries as well. Reviewed By LaRae

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 07/2008

    ELJURI
    En Paz

  • reviewed 04/2005

    Dierdre
    One

  • reviewed 08/2012

    LEON FOSTER THOMAS
    Brand New Mischief

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Kiran Ahluwalia
    Kiran Ahluwalia

  • reviewed 01/2004

    Kate Rusby
    Underneath the Stars

  • reviewed 03/2007

    Turbulence
    Do Good

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.